Backcounty Hiking Trails in the Adirondacks:
Long Pond Trail

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Pick up this scenic half-mile backcountry hiking trail from the Black Pond Trail or the Jenkins Mountain Trail. Long Pond, like its neighbor Black Pond, is managed for native heritage brook trout by the Department of Environmental Conservation, Paul Smith's College, and the Adirondack Park Agency.

The southern terminus of the Long Pond Trail begins at the northern tip of Black Pond, near the dam. The trail skirts Long Pond, providing lovely views of this small pond, then passes a lean-to before ending at the Jenkins Mountain Trail. The trail is narrow and rough in places. Hiking boots are recommended.

In the winter, this trail becomes a snowshoe trail. Follow the green markers.

The VIC trails are free and open to the public, from dawn to dusk, spring through fall. In winter, the trails are open to cross-country skiers and snowshoers for a fee. Day or season passes may be purchased.

This unofficial site celebrates the beauty of the scenic trails at the Paul Smith's College VIC. It is designed to provide detailed material on the plants and wildlife visitors can observe along each of the VIC's fourteen trails.